BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular cooking classes & workshops, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Make and bake your own Hungarian Kürtskalács chimney cakes in Budapest’s city center, learning the process, then taking home a recipe.
Most Popular“This was so much fun. Really easy to follow and something a bit different. My 12 year old loved that we got to take the 3 cakes we made away to eat. A great memory made!”
Budapest market-to-kitchen cooking class with Central Market Hall tour, Hungarian recipes, and local wine pairings for small groups in 4 hours.
“The entire experience was an excellent way to spend an afternoon in Budapest, gaining insight into local food culture and customs. Our host, Kinga, was a delight. We traveled with someone with mobility challenges, so be aware, there’s about 30 minutes of walking through the market and then about 15 minutes to walk to the…”
Budapest Kürtőskalács workshop: make 3 chimney cakes, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take home a paper-bag haul.
“Such a lovely time learning how to make chimney cakes! An hour was the perfect account of time! The results are tasty!”
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class at Central Market Hall, with wine, palinka, and family recipes.
“George was such a fun and generous host, teaching us a lot about Hungary and the local food. We had such a fun time seeing the market and cooking in the lovely kitchen. We couldn’t recommend it more highly for a family experience (our daughters are 12 & 13)!”
Walk Budapest’s Central Market Hall, taste pálinka and Hungarian wine, then cook a 4-course lunch in a small class.
“Cecilia was our tour guide at the Great Market Hall and taught us about Hungarian culture and shared family recipes with us. She is so genuinely nice and friendly. What really got me was that she invited us to bring our little French bulldog to the cooking class! She picked us up and she didn't…”
Cook Hungarian favorites in a Budapest flat with Chef Marti: hands-on dishes, local stories, wine, and take-home recipes.
“We had a great time in the Pixie Kitchen Marti and Gabor could not have been nicer to us. We learned how to cook Hungarian and took our skills back home to cook for our friends. We also got a glimpse into life in Budapest through a local's perspective, invaluable. A great evening of cooking,…”
Learn Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park. Make 3 small chimney cakes, pick toppings, and eat them with tea or coffee.
“Great young instructor with good English skills taught us how to make chimney cakes. We never were offered the coffee or tea ad retired, but the class itself was very hands on and we enjoyed our finished products.”
Shop Budapest Central Market, cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti, and finish with a shared three-course meal and Hungarian wine.
“What a wonderful experience my husband and I had for our first "travel" cooking class!! Our guide/chef, Marti, took us on a tour of the Budapest Central Market (so much to see there!) and then we went to Marti's kitchen to prepare our meal: Sour Cherry Soup, Chicken Paprika with Dumplings and Gundel Pancakes. There…”
Small-group Budapest Christmas markets with St. Stephen’s Basilica video-mapping, Danube lights, and classic chimney cake tastings.
“Katelin was a great guide. She was knowledgeable, gracious and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed St Stephens cathedral, all 3 Christmas markets, our snacks and mulled wine. I also appreciated her positive attitude regarding my ticket snafu. I highly recommend this tour.”
Cook Hungarian classics with Nelli online from Budapest. 2-hour Zoom class for up to 8: paprikash, nokedli, stories, and tips.
“Nelly is a wonderful host. She knows so much about both Hungarian and international cuisine, and the recipe we made together was absolutely delicious. I purchased this class as a gift for a family member, and it was really cool that we could experience it together despite not being in the same location.”
Cook Hungarian classics in a central Budapest apartment with a pro chef, enjoy a 4-course setup, and learn the stories behind the food.
“Host/chef is excellent! Got us all engaged in cooking right away! Did it with our 3 boys (10, 14, 17). Had a blast!”
Budapest Christmas Market tour with mulled wine and chimney cake, plus stories of Hungarian yuletide traditions and major sights in 2.5 hours.
“Zoltán was terrific. Ask for him. Very knowledgeable and good English. Good balance of history and Xmas markets.”
Learn to make Hungarian kürtőskalács (chimney cake) in Budapest City Park, with a small-group guide, toppings, and a cozy tea stop.
“At first it seemed the shop keeper was not aware of my booking and I was a bit worried about having to cancel it due to lack of preparation. Later, it turned out that the instructor was actually ready and there were other participants too. I enjoyed the whole time and tasting my own "production".”
Taste four Hungarian gins, learn garnish pairings, and mix your own cocktail with snacks and big Budapest views in a 2.5-hour workshop.
“I had a great experience on this tour! Balint, my guide, was very friendly, knowledgeable with the history of gins as well as mixing them. He took the time to answer all questions. He also explained which gins paired better with which garnish and provided an understanding on why gins taste differently.”
Cook a 3-course traditional Jewish meal in Budapest with a pro chef. Includes ingredients, recipes, drinks, and hotel taxi pickup.
“This cooking class was one of the best we have done so far. We try to do at least one (and a lot of times more) cooking class in every country we visit in Europe. Marti was awesome! This class is full hands on. She doesn’t just show you how to mix, knead, or stir…”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
